Description
Brighten your day with this Lemony Lentil Soup, a comforting and vibrant dish that combines earthy lentils with zesty lemon for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this soup is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Its sunny hue and mouthwatering aroma will envelop your kitchen, making every spoonful feel like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Chop onion, dice carrots, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cumin; stir continuously for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Once cooked, add lemon juice and zest; stir well to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg